If you need a disability support worker, allied health professional, or support team, start with an NDIS provider directory in Australia that lists both registered organisations and independent workers. Disability Providers lets you search by suburb, state, and support category so you can find disability support workers before making enquiries. The directory covers disability care, therapy, plan management, and support coordination alongside hands-on daily living supports across Australia.
Support workers vs NDIS providers
A disability support worker often delivers hands-on assistance — personal care, community access, or daily living — while an NDIS provider may be a larger organisation that employs teams of workers. Profiles on Disability Providers describe the services offered so you can see whether a listing is an individual, a sole trader, or an agency. Both can deliver funded disability support when listed in your NDIS plan and covered by service agreements.
How to find disability support workers near you
Go to the provider directory, select your state or city, and browse categories that match your plan goals — daily personal activities, community participation, or specialist disability support. Many profiles include service areas and contact forms so you can reach out directly. Regional participants should ask whether workers travel to your town and how rosters handle weekends or public holidays.
What to ask before hiring a support worker
Ask about experience with your needs, qualifications, screening checks, backup cover when someone is sick, and how shifts are billed within NDIS price limits. Request references where possible and discuss whether the worker is employed by an agency or works independently. Clear service agreements prevent misunderstandings about cancellation, travel, and reporting toward your goals.
Disability support workers and your NDIS plan
Funding for disability support workers usually comes from core supports in your NDIS plan. Your planner or support coordinator can confirm which line items apply. Plan-managed participants need invoices that match Support Catalogue items; NDIA-managed participants generally use registered providers. Self-managed participants have more flexibility but must keep records for the NDIA.
Agencies, sole traders, and disability care teams
Agencies roster multiple disability support workers and handle admin; sole traders may offer continuity with one familiar person. Some participants use both — an agency for backup shifts and an independent worker for regular community access. Compare NDIS providers in the directory to see which model fits your lifestyle, culture, and support needs across Australia.
Allied health and therapy supports
Not every disability support worker delivers therapy. Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists appear as separate NDIS providers in the directory. If you need clinical supports alongside daily disability care, search those categories specifically and coordinate schedules with your support coordinator or plan manager.
Safety, quality, and the NDIS Code of Conduct
All NDIS providers and workers must follow the NDIS Code of Conduct. Registered organisations meet additional practice standards. Raise concerns with the provider first; unresolved issues can go to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Our NDIS resources hub links official guidance on rights, privacy, and complaints when you find disability support workers or agencies through the directory.
How to find disability support for children and adults
Families often search separately for early childhood supports and adult disability care. Use category filters to find disability support matched to age and goals — early intervention therapies differ from daily living supports for adults. Carers can share directory profiles with support coordinators when preparing for plan reviews. To find disability support quickly, save searches by state and revisit when funding or goals change in Australia.
Combining workers, therapists, and plan management
Most participants use several NDIS providers at once. A disability support worker may handle weekday personal care while a therapist visits fortnightly and a plan manager pays invoices. Compare how each provider communicates and whether they will coordinate with others on your team. Our directory and NDIS provider guide help you find disability support workers alongside registered providers for plan management and support coordination.
Early childhood and adult disability support services
The National Disability Insurance Scheme funds different disability support services at different life stages. Early childhood partners help families before a full plan; adults may focus on daily living, employment, and community access. When you find disability support workers through the NDIS provider directory, check that profiles describe relevant experience — paediatric care differs from aged disability care, and allied health line items differ from core supports.
Transport, community access, and social participation
Disability support workers often assist with transport to appointments, social outings, and skill-building in the community. Confirm whether travel time is billed separately and how cancellations work. Support coordination can help align community participation goals with the disability support services listed in your plan. Search by suburb to find disability support workers who know local venues, programs, and accessibility options across Australia.
Browse providers by state
Start with a state or territory, then refine by category or suburb inside the directory.
- All of Australia
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Australian Capital Territory
- Northern Territory
Popular support categories
Open a category to compare providers that deliver that type of NDIS support.
- Accessing the Community
- Art Therapists
- Behaviour Support Practitioner
- Budgeting & Finance
- Cleaning
- Computer Skills
- Counselling
- Developmental Educator
- Dietician
- Disability Aids
- Driving Lessons
- Early Intervention & Children
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find a disability support worker near me?
- Go to the provider directory, select your state or city, and browse categories that match your plan goals. Many profiles include service areas and contact forms so you can find disability support workers and compare NDIS providers before you call.
- Can I find both registered and unregistered supports?
- The directory includes a range of service types. Check each profile and official NDIS sources to confirm whether a provider meets your plan requirements for registration and disability support funding rules.
- Does Disability Providers employ support workers?
- No. We operate the NDIS provider directory only — we connect searchers with providers listed on the site. Employment and service agreements are between you and the disability support worker or agency you choose.
- What is the difference between a support worker and a support coordinator?
- A disability support worker delivers hands-on disability care or community access. A support coordinator helps you implement your plan — finding providers, setting up agreements, and building skills. They are different funded roles in the NDIS.
- Can support coordination help me find workers?
- Yes. If your plan includes support coordination, your coordinator can suggest NDIS providers and disability support workers who match your goals, though the final choice remains yours.
- Where can I learn more about NDIS funding for daily support?
- Read our complete NDIS guide and NDIS resources hub for plan basics, then browse this directory to find disability support workers and providers in your state. Official ndis.gov.au pages explain how core supports and disability support services are funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.